I'm that Curtis Jobling, writer and illustrator. You may know me as designer of "Bob the Builder" (sorry) and creator of "Raa Raa the Noisy Lion" and "Frankenstein's Cat". I'm also the author of the "Wereworld" series of fantasy horror novels and the darkly comic YA thriller "Haunt". Published by Puffin, Penguin US, Simon & Schuster and Egmont around the world.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

WEREWORLD jacket art

OK, so it has been a while since I posted any news on here but, as I mentioned in the last post, the lure of Twitter is a powerful one. If you're looking for updates of what I'm working on that's the best place to check - follow me as curtisjobling

In my defence it's been pretty hectic here, with pace picking up on WEREWORLD. Went down to meet with the Puffin Sales and Marketing team last month, expecting to meet with 4 or 5 people around the table, and it was more like the Imperial Senate from Star Wars. There must have been 30 folk from various international territories around the table, which was thrilling to see as they're all right behind WEREWORLD. Book One is pretty much edited and am now 27,000 words into Book Two. If I could write these stories all day and all night I would be a happy man.

Here's the cover art, above, for you to have a sneaky peek at. Love to hear thoughts!

RAA RAA is rolling into production finally - first five weeks shooting completed now and it's looking rather luscious. Lovely to see animators working with smiles on their faces while they get to know a new cast of characters. The sets and puppets look awesome, thanks to the modelmakers at Chapman Studio and the puppetmakers at Mackinnon & Saunders. And yes, the name did change from RAH RAH to RAA RAA - on account of that original name being taken by a certain international pop mogul.

Nice werewolf, very glad that we aren't being subjected to the dumb's werewolves from Twilight and True Blood (very disappointed in True Blood) - very nice, eye-catching cover! Will look awesome on bookshelves. :-)

*Yikes - my captcha was 'giganips' - that has to be against some kind of law... ;-)

Your work is incredibly impressive. I am thinking about pursuing a career in illustration. I will be adding loads of prints and illustrations to my blog. I would be greatful to know what you think? Or better if you have any work experience ?

About Me

Born in Blackpool and raised in Warrington. Designer and creator of various animated shows including BOB THE BUILDER, FRANKENSTEIN'S CAT and RAA RAA THE NOISY LION. Author of the WEREWORLD series, HAUNT, WORLD OF WARRIORS and MAX HELSING novels.